Education & Psychology

This module aims to provide you with education studies knowledge, and skills. You'll get an overview of debates and issues surrounding learners in the education system, and to equip you with knowledge of both historical and current policy and practice.

The aims of this module are to provide you with knowledge and understanding of inclusion, exclusion and diversity in education. You'll investigate the topic of equal access to educational opportunities and the different theories and concepts surrounding this debate.

Research underpins everything that you will learn on your degree. Developing an understanding of how to design, analyse and interpret research studies will provide you with the core skills needed throughout your course. You will learn to undertake research in a range of different areas and how to convey these findings to a range of different audiences.

Developmental psychology considers the psychology of life span providing you with an understanding of how we learn language, develop attachments and the impact of ageing upon our behaviours. You will learn about the way in which our behaviours and actions are shaped by the groups we identify with and how as individuals our attitudes develop, alongside other core areas of social psychology.

Cognition concentrates on mental processes such as memory, thinking and language. Your physiological systems underpin all of these behaviours. Psychobiology gives you an understanding of the interaction between your biology and behaviour. Together these two approaches allow you to understand a range of processes including memory, attention and perception.

The module introduces you to the ethical practice of psychology, and starts the process of planning your career either as a psychologist, or in another role where you will apply the knowledge and skills you develop from your psychology degree to a different domain.

This module explores the application of major sociological perspectives, theories, and concepts to education in Britain. It aims to help you understand the extent to which sociological theory can explain educational issues and inequalities and develop an awareness of how social policies are informed by ideology and social theories.

You'll explore the psychology of learning and the development of eclectic practice in education. This module will look at the three main psychological schools of theory about teaching and learning, and also introduce you to the practical application of theory in teaching.

This module aims to familiarise you with the debated aspects of diversity and inclusion, and analyse educational opportunities for learners with SEND. You'll also learn about other dimensions of inequality, and assess the effectiveness of government policies and school strategies on the education of learners with SEND.

This module explores social psychology and developmental psychology. You will look into a range of topics to develop your understanding and knowledge of social psychology such as attribution, social cognition and aggression and developmental psychology such as language development, attachment and Theory of Mind.

This module will allow you to demonstrate an understanding of a number of fundamental issues in human cognition, ranging from visual perceptual processes to problem solving and reasoning. You will also be provided with an understanding of key areas within physiological psychology.

In this module you will have the opportunity to take part in a work placement of your choice. The experience you gain will greatly benefit your studies and enhance your employability skills. You will reflect on your experiences in a final report.

On this module you'll explore how schooling is portrayed in various media narratives, analysing their insights into teaching, learning, and educational experiences across different contexts. You'll connect these fictional portrayals to contemporary education, history, theory, and ideology.

This module enhances your academic writing, critical thinking, and research abilities, focusing on skills like critical analysis, evidence synthesis, proper source utilization, and theory application. Successful completion is required if you're planning to take the research-based dissertation module.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

Our module explores the nature and impact of policies on various sectors of education and care. Key features of policy in this field at national and local levels will be examined and the implications for its practitioners, practitioner professionalism and management explored.

In this module you will explore the education for the vulnerable children and young people. The children you will explore may include victims of abuse and children involved with crime. If you are considering a career in teaching, social work or care, this module will benefit you.

The module covers a number of topic areas chosen both for their importance in educational practice and to reflect the application of psychological research to the area of education. The module will pay particular attention to assessment issues in educational psychology and will look at the role of an Educational Psychologist.

This module will give you a detailed understanding of the major developmental disorders and how psychologists help those that are suffering from them. You will also learn the social and emotional aspects of psychopathology.